Author:Johnny Kingdom
There are few people better acquainted with the West Country than Johnny Kingdom. His knowledge of local wildlife is second to none, but he's also a fount of knowledge when it comes to all the old stories that get passed down from generation to generation. West Country Tales is a charming collection of these local myths and legends, interwoven with many more anecdotes from Johnny himself and his forbears and friends.
The atmospheric West Country landscape lends itself perfectly to dramatic tales of eerie hauntings and ghostly happenings, daring smugglers and dashing highwaymen, and many have heard of - or might even have seen - the modern-day legend that is the Beast of Exmoor. But what about the Flying Fish of Exmoor, a slippery catch of Johnny's that sailed up and over a bridge into the back seat of a passing open-top car, never to be seen again?
Gently humorous and wonderfully evocative, it's only a matter of time before some of Johnny's own tales weave their way into West Country lore.
Johnny Kingdom has rustic England coursing through his veins. He is the spirit of Exmoor in all its bluff, breezy essentials
—— Daily TelegraphKingdom's enthusiasm and eccentricity pull you along
—— GuardianJohnny Kingdom... might yet become a hero of our times
—— Sunday TelegraphA delightful collection of reminiscences... in Johnny's inimitable bucolic style
—— Good Book GuideThe Geek Manifesto should be required reading for all those who question the value and importance of science.
—— Manjit Kumar , IndependentWith over a decade of experience as the science correspondent for the Times, Henderson has seen it all. Today science is enjoying unprecedented coverage in the media and recognition in popular culture. Here is the account of how and why this has happened, how science works and how it is perceived, warts and all.. Fascinating stuff.
—— Jim Al-KhaliliIn this timely and important book, Mark Henderson explains why Geeks are on the march - and why the world will become a better place as a result.
—— Tim HarfordLong overdue ... If you care about science or politics you'd be a food not to read this. Five Stars.
—— Guru MagazineMark Henderson's new book shows that CP Snow's 'Two Cultures' are still all too apparent in today's society, and also charts the frustrating tussle for power between forces of irrationality and the rational over recent years. Henderson advances a compelling argument that we shouldn't be ashamed of rational thinking, but instead, we need to recognise and embrace the importance of science in our politics, education, economy and culture.
—— Professor Alice RobertsShould be required reading for those with an interest in science. But more importantly it should be read by those for whom science is a closed book or a source of suspicion.
—— The WordThe revenge of the geeks begins here. Mark's trenchant defence of facts and evidence should be read by every seeker after truth in the country.
—— David Lipsey, Labour peer and former Government advisoran entertaining call to arms for scientists, engineers, skeptics, rationalists and fans of the scientific method
—— Engineering & Technologysuperb... Required reading for those who love science and recognise the need to ‘geek the vote’
—— Douglas KellA powerfully argued case for scientific understanding and methods to play a central role in the national conversation
—— The ObserverA passionate rallying cry for more scientific, evidence-based judgment in public life
—— James Urquhart, FT Weekend
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